John Kumagai
He has two case files, the other of which contains different documents and information. It is case file number 12900. He was born on 17 July 1912. His name is also listed as John Kumagai. He was a mill worker employed by Pacific Pine Company, New Westminster, BC. His family includes Misa Kumagai (mother; nee Misa Komatsu) and Jenjuro Kumagai (father). 958 Brunette Street, New Westminster, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON and London, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | John |
| Surname | Kumagai |
| Regularized Name | John Kumagai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 13008 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (after uprooting) | London, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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